Modularized spinnerbait rigs

ABSTRACT

A modularized spinnerbait rig includes an embedded fork system to change a spinnerbait head in real time and includes a pivoting assembly to cause the spinnerbait head to pivot.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This continuation patent application claims priority to U.S. Utilitypatent application Ser. No. 17/539,820, filed in the United StatesPatent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Dec. 1, 2021, which claimsbenefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/162,652 filedin the USPTO on Mar. 18, 2021, and U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationSer. No. 63/173,780 filed in the USPTO on Apr. 12, 2021, all of whichare incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

A spinnerbait is a well-known lure in bass fishing. Experienced anglersunderstand that a variety of spinnerbait head designs, wire arm lengths,wire types, blade combinations, and added trailers can cause onespinnerbait to act differently from another spinnerbait. For instance,several types of spinnerbait heads, such as round heads, bullet heads,and keel (or minnow) heads, are used in different fishing environmentsunder various conditions. Round heads, as the name implies, have fewernip or pinch points susceptible to being trapped, so they are moresuitable for fishing around rocks, branches, and stumps. Bullet heads,again as the name implies, have pointed designs that might become wedgedin rocks and branches but can be used slowly through cover while alsopermitting fishing higher in a water column. Keel heads are designed forspeed and are best for fishing for, e.g., smallmouth bass closer to asurface of clear water.

Typically, anglers make last minute modifications to their spinnerbaitsin response to the time of year, weather conditions, water environment,fish species, et cetera. However, spinnerbait modifications usually aremade with specialized tools such as split ring pliers while in the boat.This can be a time-consuming and challenging task that requires goodhand-eye coordination, which may be particularly difficult for aginganglers.

What is needed in the industry is a solution to permit removal andreplacement of spinnerbait components to adapt the spinnerbait to realtime conditions, but which is simple and easy to use, especially foryoung, vision-impaired, or older arthritic anglers and the like.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure is directed in general to a modular spinnerbaitsystem that is simple to use, especially for young or physicallychallenged anglers. Various embodiments and equivalents of spinnerbaitrigs employing a modularization fork, i.e., a spinnerbait modularizationfork (“SBMF”), are described herein, which are simple to make and easyto use by almost anyone regardless of age or health to accommodatepersonal preferences and fishing conditions.

In one embodiment, a modifiable spinnerbait system includes a modularspinnerbait head having a body and a groove system formed within thebody; a spinnerbait wire frame having a fork extending therefrom, thefork defining a tine extending in a direction of the groove system, thetine having an eyelet formed thereon and configured for seating withinthe groove system; a hook partially disposed in the body, the hookhaving a barb disposed apart from the body and an eye within the bodyalignable with the eyelet of the tine; and a retention device adaptedfor insertion through a surface of the body and for extension throughthe eye and eyelet to secure the fork to the body. The fork may have atleast two tines, and the groove system includes at least two channels toreceive the respective tines therein.

In another embodiment, a modifiable spinnerbait system includes amodular spinnerbait head having a body and a groove system formed withinthe body; a fork depending from a spinnerbait wire frame, the forkhaving a tine extending therefrom in a direction of the groove system,the tine having an eyelet formed thereon and configured for seatingwithin the groove system; a hook partially disposed in the body, thehook having a barb disposed apart from the body and an eye within thebody alignable with the eyelet of the tine; and a retention deviceadapted for insertion through a surface of the body and for extensionthrough the eye and eyelet to secure the fork to the body. The fork mayfurther include at least two tines, and the groove system may have atleast two channels to receive the respective tines. The exemplaryretention device may be a screw with a set of threads, and a receiverwith a set of complementary threads to receive the screw threads. Theretention device can be adjusted using a hand tool, for example, anAllen wrench.

In a further embodiment, a modifiable spinnerbait system may include amodular spinnerbait head having a body and a bilateral groove systemformed within the body; a fork connectable to a spinnerbait wire frame,the fork having two tines extending therefrom in a direction of thegroove system, the tines each having an eyelet formed thereon andconfigured for seating within the groove system; a hook having a barbdisposed apart from the body and an eye disposed within the body andalignable with the eyelets of the tines when seated within the bilateralgroove system; and a retention device adapted for insertion through asurface of the body and for extension through the eye and eyelet tosecure the fork to the body. The retention device in this embodiment maybe a screw with a set of threads and a receiver with a set ofcomplementary threads to receive the threads of the screw. An Allenwrench or other type of screwdriver or tool can be used depending uponthe type of heads used for the screw and receiver.

In yet another embodiment, a modifiable spinnerbait system may include amodular spinnerbait head having a body and a groove system formed withinthe body; a spinnerbait wire frame having a fork extending therefrom,the fork defining a tine extending in a direction of the groove system,the tine having an eyelet formed thereon and configured for seatingwithin the groove system; a hook partially disposed in the body, thehook having a barb disposed apart from the body and an eye within thebody alignable with the eyelet of the tine; and a pivoting retentiondevice adapted for insertion through a surface of the body and forextension through the eye and eyelet to secure the fork to the body, thepivoting retention device being configured to cause the modularspinnerbait head to pivot relative to the spinnerbait wire frame.

In a further embodiment, a modifiable spinnerbait system may include amodular spinnerbait head having a body and a bilateral groove systemformed within the body; a fork fixed to a spinnerbait wire frame, thefork having two tines extending therefrom in a direction of the groovesystem, the tines each having an eyelet formed therein and configuredfor seating within the groove system, at least one tine having areceiver affixed thereto; a hook having a barb disposed apart from thebody and an eye disposed within the body and alignable with the eyeletsof the tines when seated within the bilateral groove system; and aretention device adapted for insertion through a surface of the body andfor extension through the eye and eyelet into the receiver to secure thefork to the body.

The receiver of the modifiable spinnerbait system may include threads,and the retention device may be a screw with a set of threadscomplementary to the threads of the receiver. Thus, the complementarythreads of the screw are connectable to the threads of the receiver. Theretention device may be adjusted by hand, or by utilizing a hand tool.

Additional objects and advantages of the present subject matter are setforth in, or will be apparent to, those of ordinary skill in the artfrom the description herein. Also, it should be further appreciated thatmodifications and variations to the specifically illustrated,referenced, and discussed features, processes, and elements hereof maybe practiced in various embodiments and uses of the disclosure withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the subject matter. Variationsmay include, but are not limited to, substitution of equivalent means,features, or steps for those illustrated, referenced, or discussed, andthe functional, operational, or positional reversal of various parts,features, steps, or the like. Those of ordinary skill in the art willbetter appreciate the features and aspects of the various embodiments,and others, upon review of the remainder of the specification.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A full and enabling disclosure of the present subject matter, includingthe best mode thereof directed to one of ordinary skill in the art, isset forth in the specification, which refers to the appended figures,wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a spinnerbait rigaccording to the disclosure, particularly showing a spinnerbaitmodularization fork in a spinnerbait head (shown as transparent forclarity);

FIG. 2 is a partially exploded, top plan, partial view of thespinnerbait head (shown in phantom for clarity) as in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a partial, detailed side elevational view of the spinnerbaithead (shown in phantom for clarity) as in FIGS. 1 and 2, particularlyshowing a groove system in the spinnerbait head;

FIG. 4 shows a detailed exploded view of the embodiment as in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a spinnerbait rigaccording to the disclosure;

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the embodiment as in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of a spinnerbaitrig according to the disclosure, particularly showing a spinnerbaitmodularization fork in a spinnerbait head (shown as transparent forclarity);

FIG. 8 shows a detailed exploded view of the embodiment as in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 includes exploded and assembled views of some components as usedin the embodiment of FIG. 7; and

FIG. 10 is a detailed exploded view of another embodiment of aspinnerbait rig according to the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

As required, detailed embodiments are disclosed herein; however, thedisclosed embodiments are merely exemplary and may be embodied invarious forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional detailsdisclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as abasis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching oneskilled in the art to variously employ the exemplary embodiments of thepresent disclosure, as well as their equivalents.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of ordinary skillin the art to which this disclosure belongs. In the event that there isa plurality of definitions for a term or acronym herein, those in thissection prevail unless stated otherwise.

Wherever the phrase “for example,” “such as,” “including,” and the likeare used herein, the phrase “and without limitation” is understood tofollow unless explicitly stated otherwise. Similarly, “an example,”“exemplary” and the like are understood to be non-limiting.

The term “substantially” allows for deviations from the descriptor thatdo not negatively impact the intended purpose. Descriptive terms areunderstood to be modified by the term “substantially” even if the word“substantially” is not explicitly recited.

The term “about” when used in connection with a numerical value refersto the actual given value, and to the approximation to such given valuethat would reasonably be inferred by one of ordinary skill in the art,including approximations due to the experimental and or measurementconditions for such given value.

The terms “comprising” and “including” and “having” and “involving” (andsimilarly “comprises,” “includes,” “has,” and “involves”) and the likeare used interchangeably and have the same meaning. Specifically, eachof the terms is defined consistent with the common United States patentlaw definition of “comprising” and is therefore interpreted to be anopen term meaning “at least the following,” and is also interpreted notto exclude additional features, limitations, aspects, et cetera. Thus,for example, “a device having components a, b, and c” means that thedevice includes at least components a, b, and c. Similarly, the phrase:“a method involving steps a, b, and c” means that the method includes atleast steps a, b, and c.

Where a list of alternative component terms is used, e.g., “a structuresuch as ‘a,’ ‘b,’ ‘c,’ ‘d’ or the like,” or “a or b,” such lists andalternative terms provide meaning and context unless indicatedotherwise.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout thedescription and the claims, the words “comprise,” “comprising,” and thelike are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to anexclusive or exhaustive sense; in the sense of “including, but notlimited to.”

The terms “spinnerbait modularization fork,” “SBMF,” “modularspinnerbait head,” “modular spinnerbait system,” “MSS,” and “recessedbilateral groove system” have been coined by the inventor and have themeanings as one skilled in the art would understand by reading thepresent application and reviewing its drawings.

The various embodiments of the disclosure and/or equivalents fallingwithin the scope of present disclosure overcome or ameliorate at leastone of the disadvantages of the prior art or provide a usefulalternative.

Detailed reference will now be made to the drawings in which examplesembodying the present subject matter are shown. The detailed descriptionuses numerical and letter designations to refer to features of thedrawings. The drawings and detailed description provide a full andwritten description of the present subject matter, and of the manner andprocess of making and using various exemplary embodiments, so as toenable one skilled in the pertinent art to make and use them, as well asthe best mode of carrying out the exemplary embodiments. The drawingsare not necessarily to scale, and some features may be exaggerated toshow details of particular components. Thus, the examples set forth inthe drawings and detailed descriptions are provided by way ofexplanation only and are not meant as limitations of the disclosure. Thepresent subject matter thus includes any modifications and variations ofthe following examples as come within the scope of the appended claimsand their equivalents.

Turning now to FIG. 1, an embodiment of a modular spinnerbait systemaccording to the disclosure is designated broadly by element number 10.The exemplary spinnerbait system 10 may include a spinnerbait rig 12having a spinnerbait modularization fork (“SBMF”) 14 that releasablyconnects to a modular spinnerbait head 16. Here, the SBMF 14 isconnected to a wire frame 18 that in turn may be tied to a fishing line1 using a fishing clip or a standard fisherman's knot 3. The wire frame18 also may include an arm with a clevis 5 for attaching a movable bladefor attracting fish (not shown). Although the SBMF 14 is shown in thisexample unilaterally formed with the wire frame 18, it may be formedseparately and made detachable/attachable to the wire frame 18.

FIG. 1 further shows that the spinnerbait head 16 includes a body 20(indicated in phantom for clarity) that may be may of lead or othersuitably weighted material having an internally fixed fishing hook 22.Here, the SBMF 14 is seated in a recessed bilateral groove or channelsystem 24 within the body 20, as will be explained in greater detailbelow, and includes a left tine or finger 40 with a first aperture,grommet, or eyelet 42 and a right tine or finger 44 having a secondaperture, grommet, or eyelet 46. Also shown in this example, the hook 22is fixed within the body 20 and has a proximal end 26 with an opening,grommet, or eye 28, a distal end 30 with a barb 32, and may include awire bait keeper 68 arranged between the proximal and distal ends 26,30.

A retention device or mechanism 34 is used in FIG. 1 to connect the SBMF14 to the hook 22 within the body 20. By way of example and not oflimitation, the retention device 34 may include a left (or female) boltor receiver 36 and a right (or male) end or screw 38. The receiver 36and the screw 38 may be button head, nylon-insert lock nut with hexagonsockets or Phillips or flathead slots 48, which are compatible for usewith a hand tool, such as an Allen wrench or a screwdriver. As shown,the receiver 36 and the screw 38 are inserted respectively through theeyelets 42, 46 of the SBMF 14 and through the eye 28 of the hook 22 tosecure together the spinnerbait system 10 in a rapid, simple manner,which is particularly helpful for young or physically challengedanglers. Alternatively, the screw 38 may be a knurled knob as describedbelow and is not limited to this example.

With reference now to FIG. 2, the modular spinnerbait head 16 of thespinnerbait rig 12 introduced above is shown in further detail. Here,the wire frame 18 is attached to the body 20 (shown again in phantom forclarity) via the left and right fingers 40, 44 of the SBMF 14, which areseated in the recessed bilateral groove system 24 within the body 20.Likewise, a shank of the internally fixed fishing hook 22 is seated inthe body 20. More particularly, the receiver 36 and the screw 38 of theretention device 34 are insertable into (or retractable from, as thecase may be) respective left, right passages or channels 50, 52 in thebody 20 and still further into the eyelets 42, 46 and into the opening28 of the hook 22. As shown, the receiver 36 may include female threads54 for receiving male threads 56 of the screw 38. In this example, thereceiver 36 may include a separate exterior casing, shell, sleeve, orwall 58, or the casing 58 may be formed over the female threads 54 ofthe receiver 36. The casing 58 can be sized or shaped to fit tightlywithin and through the channels 50, 52 of the body 20, the eyelet 42 ofthe finger 40, and the eye 28 of the hook 22 to prevent rotational orlateral movement when the receiver 36 and the screw 38 are tightenedtogether using respective slots or sockets 48. Also in this example, thereceiver 36 may include a chamber 60 to provide an optimal compressionfit when the threads 56 of the screw 38 are tightened into the femalethreads 54 of the receiver 36. Similarly, the screw 38 may include anunthreaded shaft 62 sized or shaped to fit through one or more of thechannel 52, the eyelet 46, and the eye 28.

Although the exemplary receiver 36 in FIG. 2 has a button head 64, andthe exemplary screw 38 has a flat head 66 to provide a smooth surface onthe body 20, those skilled in the art will understand that otherassemblies may be utilized, and the disclosure is not limited to theexemplary receiver 36 and screw 38. For instance, the sockets 48 of theheads 64, 66 may be constructed to appear as “prey eyes” to attractfish. Moreover, the terms “left,” “right,” “male,” and “female” usedherein are merely for reference as the exemplary arrangements could bereversed. Still further, although the SBMF 14 is shown by way of exampleusing left and right fingers 40, 44, in some embodiments a single fingercould be coupled to the eye 28 of the hook 22, or additional fingers,such as in a trident configuration, could be utilized. Additionally,although the eye 28 and/or the eyelets 42, 46 are shown herein as beingsubstantially round and closed, one or more of them could be partiallyopen (as in a hook catch) and/or shaped differently, such assquare-shaped to address stretching or flexing. Likewise, the groovesystem 24 could be shaped differently from the examples shown in orderto accommodate differently shaped fingers 40, 44 and respective eyelets42, 46.

With reference to FIG. 3, the modular spinnerbait head 16 with the wireframe 18 attached to the SBMF 14 is shown inserted in the body 20 (shownin phantom for clarity). More particularly, the left finger 44 of theSBMF 14 is most clearly shown seated in the recessed bilateral groovesystem 24 within the body 20. The eye 28 of the internally fixed fishinghook 22 (partially shown in phantom) is seated in the body 20 with theeye 28 and the eyelet 46 of the finger 44 aligned and ready to receivethe retention device 34 (see, e.g., FIG. 2).

Turning now to FIG. 4, an exemplary operation of the modular spinnerbait system 10 is shown. Here, the SBMF 14 is in a released or separatedstate from the spinner bait rig 12 such that the SBMF 14 and the wireframe 18 with clevis 5 are attached to the line 1 via a knot 3 while themodular spinnerbait head 16 with the internally fixed hook 22, baitkeeper 68, and eyelet 28 are detached. More particularly, the leftfinger 40 and its eyelet 42 and the right finger 44 and its eyelet 46have been separated from (or are being reunited with) the recessedbilateral groove system 24 within the body 20. In this example, ascrewdriver 7 is being used to release (or reinstall) the retentiondevice 34 to in turn release (or secure) the fingers 40, 44 of the SBMF14 from (or into) the groove system 24. As introduced above, theretention device 34 may include the receiver 36 and the screw 38 shownhere with respective male threads 56 and the casing 58 to connectthrough the eyelets 42, 46 and the eye 28 to secure together (ordisassemble) the spinnerbait system 10 in a rapid, simple manner,particularly for young or physically challenged anglers.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show another embodiment of a Modular Spinnerbait System(MSS) with pivoting option designated broadly by element number 110. Theexemplary spinnerbait system 110 may include a spinnerbait rig 112having a spinnerbait modularization fork (“SBMF”) 114 that releasablyconnects to a modular spinnerbait head 116. Here, the spinnerbait head116 may include a lead body 120 (shown transparent for clarity) with aninternally connected fishing hook 122, and bait keeper 168. The SBMF 114is further connected to a wire frame 118 that in turn may be tied to afishing line 101 using a fishing clip or a standard fisherman's knot103. The wire frame 118 also may include an arm with a clevis 105 forattaching one or more movable blades 109 for attracting fish. Althoughthe SBMF 114 is shown in this example unilaterally formed with the wireframe 118, it may be formed separately and made detachable andattachable to the wire frame 118.

FIGS. 5 and 6 further show that the SBMF 114 is seatable in a recessedbilateral groove or channel system 124 within the body 120. The SBMF 114includes a left tine or finger 140 with a first aperture, grommet, oreyelet 142 and a right tine or finger 144 having a second aperture,grommet, or eyelet 146. Also shown in this example, the hook 122 isfixed within the body 120 and has a proximal end 126 with an opening,grommet, or eye 128 and a distal end 130 with a barb 132. As indicatedby the curved double arrows, the channel system 124 permits the body 120to pitch and move relative to the SBMF 114 to mimic swimming prey.

FIG. 6 more specifically shows that the pivoting retention device 134 ofthe MSS 110 may include a male end retention device A, an SBMF retainingcap B, a free-floating pivoting guide rod C, a roller bearing D, aroller bearing seating cap E, an SBMF roller bearing assembly F, aroller bearing seating cap G, a roller bearing H, an SBMF retaining capI, a male end SBMF retention device J, and an SBMF attachment point K.These components operate to provide the pivoting feature described above(see double pivoting arrows in FIG. 5). An angler can choose to use thepivoting retention device 134 or the seated groove system described inforegoing embodiments.

Turning to FIG. 7, another embodiment of a modular spinnerbait systemaccording to the disclosure is designated broadly by element number 210.The exemplary spinnerbait system 210 may include a spinnerbait rig 212having a spinnerbait modularization fork (“SBMF”) 214 that releasablyconnects to a modular spinnerbait head 216. Here, the SBMF 214 isconnected to a wire frame 218 that in turn may be tied to a fishing line201 using a fishing clip or a standard fisherman's knot 203. The wireframe 218 also may include an arm with a clevis 205 for attaching one ormore movable blades 209 for attracting fish. Although the SBMF 214 isshown in this example unilaterally formed with the wire frame 218, itmay be formed separately and made detachable/attachable to the wireframe 218.

FIGS. 7 and 8 further shows that the spinnerbait head 216 includes abody 220 that may be may of lead or other suitably weighted materialhaving an internally fixed fishing hook 222 with a bait keeper 268.Here, the SBMF 214 is seated in a recessed bilateral groove or channelsystem 224 within the body 220, and includes a left tine or finger 240with a first aperture, grommet, or eyelet 242 and a right tine or finger244 having a second aperture, grommet, or eyelet 246. Also shown in thisexample, the hook 222 is fixed within the body 220 and has a proximalend 226 with an opening, grommet, or eye 228 and a distal end 230 with abarb 232. A retention device or mechanism 234 is used to connect theSBMF 214 to the hook 222 within the body 220. By way of example and notof limitation, the retention device 234 may include a left (or female)bolt or receiver 236 and a right (or male) end 238, which may be aknurled knob as shown. The receiver 236 and the knob 238 eliminates aneed for a hand tool, although it can be provided with a screwdriverslot 248 if desired.

As most clearly shown in FIG. 8, the receiver 236 and the knob 238 areinserted respectively through the eyelets 242, 246 of the SBMF 214 andthrough the eye 228 of the hook 222. In this example, the retentiondevice 234 may include a separate exterior casing, shell, sleeve, orwall 258, or the casing 258 may be formed over the female threads 254 ofthe receiver 236. The casing 258 can be sized or shaped to fit tightlywithin and through a channel 252 of the body 220, the eyelets 242, 246of the fingers 240, 244, and the eye 228 of the hook 222 to preventrotational or lateral movement when the knurled knob 248 is tightened orscrewed into the receiver 236. Thus, the spinnerbait system 210 can beused in a rapid, simple manner that is particularly helpful for young orphysically challenged anglers.

FIG. 9 particularly shows that the receiver 236 and the knob 238 areinserted respectively through the eyelets 242, 246 of the SBMF 214 (notshown to scale). Again, the retention device 234 may include the casing258 as a separate component of the retention device 234 but in thisexample, the receiver 236 is shown as an integral part of the finger 240in which the knob 238 can tightened into the receiver 236 using thethreads 256 and/or the slot 248.

Turning to FIG. 10 another embodiment of a modular spinnerbait system isdesignated broadly by element number 310. Here, the exemplaryspinnerbait system 310, shown partially disassembled, may include aspinnerbait rig 312 having a receiving fork 314 that releasably connectsto a modular spinnerbait head 316. The wire frame 318, as shown, may betied to a fishing line 301 using a fishing clip or a standardfisherman's knot 303 and may terminate in a clevis 205 for attaching oneor more movable blades (not shown) for attracting fish.

FIG. 10 also shows that the fork 314 may be connected to a wire frame318 via a terminal connection or wrap 370. The connection 370 may beaccomplished by crimping or wrapping the wire 318 around the fork 314.Wrapping the wire 318 in conjunction with welding has been found toincrease welding strength to prevent the wire 318 from detaching fromthe fork 314 due to twisting, pulling, and other forces that may beexerted on the system 310 by a hooked fish.

FIG. 10 further shows that the spinnerbait head 316 includes a body 320that may be formed from lead or other suitably weighted material havingan internally fixed fishing hook 322 with a bait keeper 368. Here, thefork 314 is seated in a recessed bilateral groove or channel system 324within the body 320, and includes a left tine or finger 340 with a firstaperture, grommet, or eyelet 342 and a right tine or finger 344 having asecond aperture, grommet, or eyelet 346. Also shown in this example, thehook 322 is fixed within the body 320 and has a proximal end 326 with anopening, grommet, or eye 328 and a distal end 330 with a barb 332. Aretention device or mechanism 334 is used to connect the fork 314 to thehook 322 within the body 320. By way of example and not of limitation,the retention device 334 may include a left (or female) bolt or receiver336 and a right (or male) end 338, which may be a knurled knob as shown.The receiver 336 and the knob 338 eliminates a need for a hand tool,although it can be provided with a screwdriver slot 348 if desired.Further, the receiver 336 in this example is fixed to the left tine 340,although the components can be reversed and are not limited to theexample shown.

FIG. 10 further shows that the knob 338 aligns with and is tightenedinto the receiver 336 after the fork 314 is inserted in a channel 352 ofthe body 320, and the knob 238 is inserted through the eyelets 342, 346of the fork 314 and through the eye 328 of the hook 322. Thus, thespinnerbait system 310 can be used in a rapid, simple manner that isparticularly helpful for young or physically challenged anglers.

Exemplary embodiments of the disclosure may include but are not limitedto:

Embodiment 1

A modifiable spinnerbait system, comprising a modular spinnerbait headhaving a body and a groove system formed within the body, a forkdepending from a spinnerbait wire frame, the fork having a tineextending therefrom in a direction of the groove system, the tine havingan eyelet formed thereon and configured for seating within the groovesystem; a hook partially disposed in the body, the hook having a barbdisposed apart from the body and an eye within the body alignable withthe eyelet of the tine; and a retention device adapted for insertionthrough a surface of the body and for extension through the eye andeyelet to secure the fork to the body.

Embodiment 2

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in Embodiment 1, wherein the forkincludes at least two tines, and the groove system includes at least twochannels to receive the respective tines therein.

Embodiment 3

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in Embodiments 1 or 2, wherein theretention device is a screw having a set of threads and a receiverhaving a set of complementary threads to receive the threads of thescrew.

Embodiment 4

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in any of the foregoingembodiments, wherein the retention device can be adjusted using a handtool, more particularly an Allen wrench or a screwdriver.

Embodiment 5

A modifiable spinnerbait system, comprising a modular spinnerbait headhaving a body and a bilateral groove system formed within the body; afork connectable to a spinnerbait wire frame, the fork having two tinesextending therefrom in a direction of the groove system, the tines eachhaving an eyelet formed thereon and configured for seating within thegroove system; a hook having a barb disposed apart from the body and aneye disposed within the body and alignable with the eyelets of the tineswhen seated within the bilateral groove system; and a retention deviceadapted for insertion through a surface of the body and for extensionthrough the eye and eyelet to secure the fork to the body.

Embodiment 6

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in Embodiment 5, wherein theretention device includes a screw having a set of threads and a receiverhaving a set of complementary threads to receive the threads of thescrew.

Embodiment 7

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in Embodiments 5 or 6, wherein theretention device can be adjusted using a hand tool, more particularly anAllen wrench or a screwdriver.

Embodiment 8

A modifiable spinnerbait system, comprising a modular spinnerbait headhaving a body and a groove system formed within the body; a spinnerbaitwire frame having a fork extending therefrom, the fork defining a tineextending in a direction of the groove system, the tine having an eyeletformed thereon and configured for seating within the groove system; ahook partially disposed in the body, the hook having a barb disposedapart from the body and an eye within the body alignable with the eyeletof the tine; and a retention device adapted for insertion through asurface of the body and for extension through the eye and eyelet tosecure the fork to the body.

Embodiment 9

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in Embodiment 8, wherein the forkincludes at least two tines, and the groove system includes at least twochannels to receive the respective tines therein.

Embodiment 10

A modifiable spinnerbait system, comprising a modular spinnerbait headhaving a body and a groove system formed within the body; a spinnerbaitwire frame having a fork extending therefrom, the fork defining a tineextending in a direction of the groove system, the tine having an eyeletformed thereon and configured for seating within the groove system; ahook partially disposed in the body, the hook having a barb disposedapart from the body and an eye within the body alignable with the eyeletof the tine; and a pivoting retention device adapted for insertionthrough a surface of the body and for extension through the eye andeyelet to secure the fork to the body, the pivoting retention devicebeing configured to cause the modular spinnerbait head to pivot relativeto the spinnerbait wire frame.

Embodiment 11

A modifiable spinnerbait system, comprising a modular spinnerbait headhaving a body and a bilateral groove system formed within the body; afork welded to a spinnerbait wire frame, the fork having two tinesextending therefrom in a direction of the groove system, the tines eachhaving an eyelet formed therein and configured for seating within thegroove system, at least one tine having a receiver connected thereto,the receiver having threads formed therein, a hook having a barbdisposed apart from the body and an eye disposed within the body andalignable with the eyelets of the tines when seated within the bilateralgroove system; and a retention device adapted for insertion through asurface of the body and for extension through the eye and eyelet intothe receiver to secure the fork to the body.

Embodiment 12

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in Embodiment 11, wherein theretention device is a screw having a set of threads complementary to thethreads of the receiver, the screw being connectable to the receiver.

Embodiment 13

The modifiable spinnerbait system as in Embodiment 11 or 12, wherein theretention device is adjusted using a hand tool.

While the present subject matter has been described in detail withrespect to specific embodiments thereof, it will be appreciated thatthose skilled in the art, upon attaining an understanding of theforegoing may readily produce alterations to, variations of, andequivalents to such embodiments. Accordingly, the scope of the presentdisclosure is by way of example rather than by way of limitation, andthe subject disclosure does not preclude inclusion of suchmodifications, variations and/or additions to the present subject matteras would be readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art.

That which is claimed is:
 1. A modifiable spinnerbait system,comprising: a modular spinnerbait head having a body and a bilateralgroove system formed within the body; a fork fixed to a spinnerbait wireframe, the fork having two tines extending therefrom in a direction ofthe groove system, the tines each having an eyelet formed therein andconfigured for seating within the groove system, at least one tinehaving a receiver affixed thereto; a hook having a barb disposed apartfrom the body and an eye disposed within the body and alignable with theeyelets of the tines when seated within the bilateral groove system; anda retention device adapted for insertion through a surface of the bodyand for extension through the eye and eyelet into the receiver to securethe fork to the body.
 2. The modifiable spinnerbait system as in claim1, wherein the receiver includes threads formed therein, and theretention device is a screw having a set of threads complementary to thethreads of the receiver, the complementary threads of the screw beingconnectable to the threads of the receiver.
 3. The modifiablespinnerbait system as in claim 1, wherein the retention device isadjusted using a hand tool.